Day 27: My Vegetarian Challenge

We are almost at the end of this challenge, and I must say I feel like this is something I can keep up with after the challenge is over. I’ve had a couple of moments where I’ve struggled or felt like there’s no point in continuing, however, conversations with others make me realise how important what I’m doing is. the other day at work I met someone who was a vegetarian – I asked them why – they said it was purely for environmental reasons. We went on to chat away for the entire 30-minute break, sharing ideas and opinions, and advice. Moments like these make me realise that making lifestyle changes, no matter how big or small, can make you feel better about yourself and bring you closer to others, and if not anything else, spark an interesting conversation.

My point: continuing being a vegetarian after the challenge. It is entirely possible, the real question is: am I willing? in all honesty, the answer is a half-hearted yes. I can see myself making excuses and not holding myself accountable, especially with the challenge aspect of it gone, but I think its something i’d like to try. Even cutting out meat a couple days a week is better than nothing. One habit that I have picked up and don’t see going away: I have managed to completely replace my milk intake with oat milk! Every single coffee or tea or bowl of porridge I have is plant-based. At this point I don’t even notice it, and it tastes so much better.